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In the News
Education
2024
Graduation rates for low-income students lag while their student loan debt soars
April 19, 2024
Graduation rates for low-income students lag while their student loan debt soars
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Education
Utah
2024
New Provo wellness program aims to benefit students in low-income households
April 16, 2024
New Provo wellness program aims to benefit students in low-income households
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Aging
Public Benefits
2024
US Department of Labor Announces $19M in Grants Available to Improve Job Opportunities for Older Low-Income Adult Workers
April 11, 2024
US Department of Labor Announces $19M in Grants Available to Improve Job Opportunities for Older Low-Income Adult Workers
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Education
2024
American Talent Initiative Sees Gain In Lower-Income College Students
April 8, 2024
American Talent Initiative Sees Gain In Lower-Income College Students
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Education
Colorado
2024
Immersive music program gives low-income students hands-on opportunities
April 8, 2024
Immersive music program gives low-income students hands-on opportunities
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Digital Divide
Health
Health disparities
2024
End of Internet Subsidies for Low-Income Households Threatens Telehealth Access
April 4, 2024
End of Internet Subsidies for Low-Income Households Threatens Telehealth Access
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Education
North Carolina
2024
Opportunity Scholarships: 13,511 low income families get first tier award
April 2, 2024
Opportunity Scholarships: 13,511 low income families get first tier award
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Health disparities
California
2024
Low-income California Latinos at higher risk from Parkinson’s-linked weedkiller
March 29, 2024
Low-income California Latinos at higher risk from Parkinson’s-linked weedkiller
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Transportation
Massachusetts
2024
MBTA approves low-income fare program, slashing prices for thousands of riders
March 28, 2024
MBTA approves low-income fare program, slashing prices for thousands of riders
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Education
California
2024
Few low-income Californians claiming kids’ free money in college savings accounts
March 19, 2024
Few low-income Californians claiming kids’ free money in college savings accounts
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Transportation
California
2024
Sacramento recieves $20 million for transportation projects in low-income communities
March 14, 2024
Sacramento recieves $20 million for transportation projects in low-income communities
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Education
2024
Children from low-income families in US more likely to miss school for health reasons
March 14, 2024
Children from low-income families in US more likely to miss school for health reasons